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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| constant | never changing |
| control group | is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for changes in the independent variable |
| dependent variable | the variable that changes based off of the independent variable |
| experimental group | exposed to all conditions including changes in the independent variable |
| independent variable | the variable that is deliberately changed |
| inference | a logical interpretation based on what scientists already know |
| observation | the act of noticing and describing events or processes in a careful, orderly way |
| peer review | showing and sharing information with other scientists in hopes of ensuring the highest quality of information. |
| bias | a natural/forced preference towards one idea |
| variable | factors within an experiment that will be tested |